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Will I be a good enough mommy??

Hello, I'm 18 years old, and I'm expecting my first baby. I am 9 1/2 weeks pregnant and scared to death that I'm not gonna be good enough!! My boyfriend and my family are very supportive, but nothing will get me over how nervouse and scared I am about having my first baby.
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Well, I Was Pregnant At 17 & Had My Baby After I Turned 18 .. & Most People Was Worried I Wasn't I Nailed Being a Mommie Really It just Comes Naturally After U Give Birth it Has nothing To Do With How Old U are..  & Now I'm 19 & Having Baby #2 I should Be Nervous Lol But No Ur Going to Be The best Watch & See
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I'm 18 and expecting my first too. Although it's nervewracking it's extremely exciting. I've been having the same fear but I'm sure when your little one is here it'll be amazing. You've got lots of support around you and you're all going to be a great family :)
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Am 19 this is my first also,, I get so paranoid at times, I feel as if everyone is going to leave me even my baby father. But an getting support I dont know what it is but am nervous as hell!!! girl we'll be OK. We got this.
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I had my first baby at 18 too.. believe it or not the whole mommy thing will come naturally once he/she is here! I am now 26 and 10weeks pregnant with my fourth baby. You will do great. . Especially with all the support you are getting!
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I'm in the same boat so don't feel alone. I'm 19 and almost 9 weeks pregnant and this is my first too. I feel so scared and nervous..
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U got this girl i had my baby at 18 going on baby 2 im 20 now and i was so scared when my baby boy came home i was so nervous but mother instinct kiks in you got it :)
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I had my son at 18... If I can do it so can you... Keep your head up
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There are plenty of great young moms.  Do your best to create a loving, stable home and keep those positive relationships going. Having a strong support network is essential for any new mom.  
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Don't worry, you will be wonderful mom! Do you want this baby right? My friend become pregnant at 16,had her son at 17,she was a great mom for him and never regret it's too early.  Of course,not too much parties for a while ))but with family and friends support she even got her degree at college later,and it's so cool now to have adult son at 37))
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Hugs! I'm much much older (almost twice your age) but it's normal to feel a bit scared no matter your age. You are already a mom now. You will be wonderful! Love that baby unconditionally and that baby will love you back the same way. :)
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